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Jill Oxley: Community News
REUNION: Sycamore Grade School will hold its annual school reunion on Saturday, Sept. 27 in the Sycamore Baptist Church Fellowship Building starting at noon with a covered dish dinner. Paper ware and drinks provided. Sycamore Grade School was a 2-room school located on Sycamore Road in Hurricane.
HELP FOR FURRY FRIENDS: You can snatch a great basket, handbag or necklace and help out Putnam County's homeless pets all at once during a Bingo game on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the St. Albans Moose Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 5 p.m. Bingo games will be held for Longaberger Baskets and Vera Bradley products. There will also be raffle and door prizes, including Silpada Jewelry.
Cost is $20 for 20 games in advance, or $25 for 20 games at the door. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 304-549-7530.
FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION: "Considering Democracy," a free film and discussion, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Unitarian Universalist congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
Entertaining, yet informative, and shot in 10 countries, "Considering Democracy" weaves together seemingly different topics into an interconnected tapestry. People from around the world act as a way for Americans to see a reflection of political power in the United States.
For more info, call Robin at 304-346-5891.
NIFTY FIFTIES: A Nifty Fifty's Car Show is planned for Sept 20. Car Show, special music, entertainment and concessions. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and hang out for a while at beautiful Valley Park (Wave Pool) in Hurricane and enjoy "memory lane" or come learn why your parents talk about their old, often named cars with such fondness. Just for kicks, ask some of the drivers what they paid for a gallon of gas in the day. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 304-562-0518 ext. 3.
HISTORY ALIVE: A living history lesson; a great opportunity for you and the kids to experience what life could have been in the old days. "Legacy of Mary Ingles" and Encampment 2008 will provide a family adventure; join the reenactment of events documented by settlers in our area more than 200 years ago. Held at Weiford Settlement, 2179 Winfield Road, Rt. 35, Winfield. Sponsored by the Mary Ingles Trail Associates. Call Parks and Recreation at 304-562-0518 ext. 3 for reservations.
POCA HERITAGE DAY: Sept. 26 & 27. A Poca Community celebration featuring parade, arts & crafts, flea market, 5K walk, recognition of Poca residents over 80, historical society and archaeological society booths, food, games and much, much more. For more information, call 304-755-4247 or 304-755-3933 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
INTRODUCING: I have a new love. Her name is Emberlynn Cheyenne Barefield. She was born on April 22. The glow coming from my home is not because I'm burning more lights; my son tells me I actually light up when I see Emberlynn (a.k.a. Little Bit or Emmy by MawMaw Jill).
I actually feel that light...what is it that a grandkid does? She's too little to really "do" much...but she may as well have just won "American Idol" as far as I'm concerned; when I say her name, she turns actually straining to find her MawMaw Jill. Geez, when she grins and sticks her whole hand in her mouth I'm just convinced she's the smartest little critter in the world.
I promise, I'll try not to gush -- too often.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "A baby shows that God wants the world to go on." -- Carl Sandburg.
Let Jill Oxley, Putnam County's resident community newshound, know about your events by leaving a message at 304-757-9579 a week in advance.
